National Training Program on “Artificial Insemination in Pigs”
National Training Program on “Artificial Insemination in Pigs”
ICAR-CCARI conducted a National Training Program on “Artificial Insemination in Pigs” Sponsored by department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India from 24-26th October 2015. The inaugural session of National Training Program on “Artificial Insemination in Pigs” was held on 24 October 2015 at CCARI, Goa. Dr E. B. Chakurkar, Organizing Secretary and Principal Scientist (Animal Reproduction), ICAR-CCARI, Goa welcomed the Chief Guest Dr. Arun S. Ninawe, Advisor, Department of Biotechnology. The other dignitaries on the dias were Dr V. K. Mishra (Head, ICAR-CSSRI Regional Center, Lucknow) and Subject expert Dr C M Karunakaran, Senior Scientist (Animal Reproduction), NDRI, Kalyan,. Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh Director, ICAR-CCARI presided over the function and given the emphasis on the importance of livestock in agricultural economy.
Twelve veterinary professionals (Scientists, Academicians and Veterinary Officers) from the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have participated in the training program. The participants were given Practical demonstration and hand on experience on Semen collection, evaluation and preservation from Boar. The program was concluded on 26 October 2015 with the valedictory session. The Chief Guest of the function Dr. Arun S. Ninawe, Advisor, Department of Biotechnology distributed Certificates and training manuals to the participants